By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
Salina Police are attempting to locate a pickup that struck a Salina Fire Department vehicle and then fled the scene this morning.
According to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester, a Salina Fire Department medical officer vehicle with lights and siren activated was southbound in the 600 block of S. Ninth Street and attempting to turn right to go westbound on W. Crawford Street when it was struck by a Chevrolet pickup that was westbound on W. Crawford Street. The Chevrolet pickup then fled the scene north on S. Ninth Street.
The accident occurred at approximately 9:10 a.m. Monday.
The pickup was last seen westbound on W. Prescott Avenue from S. Ninth Street. It was described as being a white Chevrolet pickup with a six-inch lift, wide low profile tires, six- to eight-inch white lettering in the back window, and a loud exhaust. It was driven by a Hispanic male, according to information from the Salina Police Department.
If you have information about this vehicle or the driver, call the Salina Police Department at 785-826-7210.